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Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage

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Exterior
view to lake from living/dining
dining area
living/dining area
kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

north

Shower only

south

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage

Overlooking pristine Lake Willoughby in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, nearly every room of our cottage has lake views, including the outstanding wrap-around covered porch that is ideal for relaxation, entertaining and watching the sunset. The cottage sleeps eight comfortably in 3 queen beds and two bunkbeds. Out the back door is a deck, firepit and spacious yard. Located a short walk from North beach, there is also a small private beach with mooring just across the road.

The cottage is on a private, dead-end road with no traffic except the few cottages past ours. Perfect for families with small children. It is a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.

New ownership of updated classic 1920's cottage. Continued improvements in the works. We welcome back the renters from the past who have enjoyed the cottage for many years!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pre-approval, please let us know about your pups

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4445651
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Orleans

Located in Orleans, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Orleans Country Club and Quechee Gorge Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sentinel Rock State Park and Crystal Lake State Park.
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Westmore, VT

What's nearby

  • Lake Willoughby - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Burke Mountain Ski Area - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Jay Peak Ski Resort - 47 min drive - 65.8 km
  • Pump House Indoor Waterpark - 49 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Newport, VT (EFK-Newport State) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake House Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Gap Pub and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Orleans Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shitlord Manor 5.0 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Orleans Country Club Restaurant & Lounge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Willoughby Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Orleans cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Willoughby and North Beach. Sentinel Rock State Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July vacation

Wonderful stay, cant wait to go again! Nice big house and wonderful porch. Beautiful private beach. Well worth the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Friendly house,

Family Friendly house, with great lake access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time. The view is priceless! Quiet neighborhood and very friendly. Plenty of space inside for lots of activities. The yard front and back was perfect for games and having the kids tent. Beach was nice and quiet and relaxing. The porch was my favorite place to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2023

We had a great stay. Home has everything you need including bedding and towels. Beach access and location were very convenient for our needs. We stayed for a week and wish it could have been for longer. Eileen was extremely responsive to our messages and inquiries. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Willoughby Lodge

We enjoyed our stay very much. We are a family of five and a large dog and were very comfortable. The house is very spacious and well equipped. We had fun swimming and we brought paddle boards and used the canoe. We drove to the little private beach but it is easy to walk to it. The northern beach looked nice too even though we didn’t get a chance to go there on this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We stayed with our two children (toddler and infant) and had a wonderful time. The property is as advertised and had everything we needed. So many outdoor toys and supplies! The private little beach area is a great bonus, and the two public beaches are great. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation house

House was perfect for family of 4 & dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful amenities with a view!

Lots of room for the whole family. Beautiful view of the lake from a spacious porch. Very nice neighbors. Very clean and accommodating. Was nice not to have to bring our own bedding and towels, which you have to do with most rentals at Lake Willoughby. Wish we were on the lake, but everything else made up for it. Would definitely stay again. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

Great house for family. Common areas in the center, bed and baths at either end. And the front porch, fantastic! Private beach area is rocky, but water shoes for all ages helped. Access to a paddle boat, canoe and kayaks was fun. Beach variety close by at North or South ends of the lake. Only slight negatives were a large hornets’ nest at the back corner of the house near the garage and red ants in the back yard which prevented kids playing games out there. But they were so tired from water play all day, they were content to play with all the games inside! Great house, great location, great vacation! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We would happily stay in this comforable house again.

We wished we’d had a longer stay to go boating and hiking. The house was very welcoming and well equipped for general cooking needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Willoughby Retreat

A nice getaway in a quiet off the road park.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin with views of the lake

Spacious cabin that overlooks the lake. Communication with the owners was great and cabin was as described. Two of the rooms are adjoined and it is great for young kids. Porch is huge and great for hanging out and enjoying the views. The kids loved basketball court and swing set and the right of way for lake access allows you to swim/kayak/enjoy the lake without staying right on it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

We had a great time. I took my 2 adult sons and one of their girl friends away for the week. The house was well situated to hiking, bouldering (for my son and his girlfriend) and the lake. The views from the porch were stunning. Everything about the house was perfect — I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 only because there was no internet, and in the time of COVID being able to stay in touch with family easily would have been beneficial. It is also important to know that the fourth small bedroom is off the master bedroom — you need to walk through that room to get to it, so it wouldn’t really be easily used unless by young children. I had considered bringing my older mother, but am glad I didn’t, as she would have been in that extra room, and without Internet or good cell coverage, it would have concerned me to leave her all day while we went out hiking. But all in all, a great house and a wonderful week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property review

Very nice property, friendly neighbors, and easy access to other activities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Our second summer trip to this home, amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!

We had an amazing vacation, this house was perfect for us and our small children. It is close to the beach, and has such a beautiful view. Everything was clean and the owners are easy to get a hold of if need be. We drove to Sentinel Rock State Park every night to watch the sun set, it was a vacation for the books! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen O N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation House

The owners really think of everything for a multigenerational family to make memories. This is our second year to stay there and hope to again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally & Rich A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

132 Edgewood Park - Heaven!

This home was bright, airy, and wrapped with a porch most of us can only dream of! For us, the home was lovely and "beachy" but ancillary to sitting on the porch, which we did a lot of! Super relaxing and a lovely view of the water, made even better for being set higher than the water & just far enough away to provide safety for young children. Although we did not have kids staying with us, a couple of wee ones visited for the day and had a ball running all over this park-like setting and using the playscape. We were so relaxed by week's end that we were already imagining our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

We enjoyed our stay very much. The views were great, the property was clean, and the private beach was awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Everyone was comfortable (Even my 92 year old Grandmother). We had a huge family dinner at the long dining room table and enjoyed the large porch. Communication with the owners was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Willoughby VT

Great experience, beautiful location. Could not have been better.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

You must love dogs!

We loved the house and the location. The house was just the right size,especially with 2 bathrooms and large porch;great back yard. We brought one dog, and he was on leash 99.9% of the time. The one time he was not on leash,he ran down to the neighbor that was just pulling in. She informed my daughter that if her dog got loose again, her dogs may injure and possible kill my daughter's dog. The neighbor to the left of us never had her dog on leash, and the dog came up onto the porch while my daughter was sitting there with her dog on leash. My daughter nicely asked the owner to please not let her dog up on porch but she ignored her and walked away. My son in law had to go after the woman to say the same thing. We did not see the owner pick up any of the dog's poop.The neighbor with the multiple large dogs tried to bring two of them into our yard, to meet our dog,and we politely declined. She did not want to take NO for an answer,and we felt uncomfortable. We saw another dog not on leash. The rules should apply to all dog owners,without making the persons who abide by the rules feel uncomfortable. We would gladly go back to this lovely home and wonderful location if it were not for the dog problem. Also wondering how crowded the private beach would be if all renters/owners were there at the same time. We were lucky to be the only ones at the beach most days and it was wonderful. The owners were attentive and communicated well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place

Perfect for a large group or family looking to get away from it all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Great hosts. Clean, well appointed property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen O N.

Awesome

It was great in every way for a multi generational vacation: Close to lake Great view Plenty of area for the grandchildren to play Everything was provided. Plan to go next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

My family’s every year journey!

This was our 2nd year enjoying this gem. You can’t beat the cozy atmosphere that this property has to offer. This home has became our go to every year. Thank you Eileen and Peter for letting us enjoy your home once again and for years to come.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

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